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Any idea what’s going on here? Growth on our cacti that is rapidly growing and seems to be sprouting additional roots?


Any idea what’s going on here? Growth on our cacti that is rapidly growing and seems to be sprouting additional roots?

by lovedags

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  2. Comprehensive-Ad-148

    So these are called moon cactus, it is a ‘fake’ plant, as in there are two different parts that are grown onto each other. The top part can’t survive without the bottom part. The bottom part is very commonly a ‘dragon fruit’ stem. They will usually continue to grow even if the top part dies. And so you’ve apparently be taking good care of it, and it grew an arm. I would also consider letting your plant get more light as it is stretching for light.

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